2014 AZ 'Spring' Bear

[AZ Ron]

I first started formulating a plan last year while glassing one morning in July and glassed up 3 bears in 30 minutes. Figured I'd put in for the archery bear tag in that part of AZ this year. Fast forward to this year, and after drawing the tag, doing some scouting and planning, and recruiting some friends to help, I found myself stalking in on a decent black bear in mid-July here in AZ.

I was able to move in with in 50 yards while he was feeding and put an arrow in him. He ran off about 60 yards and crashed in sight. I was very happy, but then the work began. Luckily, the little cloud cover we had held until we got him skinned and quartered, and as we were donning our packs for the hike out, the sun started beating down on us. The bear was spotted at 5:15am, I shot him at 7am, and we had him back to the truck and on ice a little after noon.

I was very appreciative of the help I had to get him broken down and back to the truck.

 

[muleman]

Nice bear. Based on his scars he looks like he wasn't afraid to mix it up.

 

[Nick Muche]

That's great! Nice work!

 

[HUNTMAN]

congrats on a fine bear. HUNT

 

[Craig Van Arsdale]

Nice work! Congrats!

 

[maverick351]

Awesome job, congratulations. May I ask what unit?

 

[Daniel Bybee]

That's a great public land bear. Good job!!!

 

[Kulshan]

Congrats. Good looking bear.

 

[AZ Ron]

Thanks everyone! It truly was a hunt I won't ever forget. It is nice going into the fall season with an extra boost of confidence!

 

[gonhunting247]

Way to go,that's a good looking bear!

 

[AZinAK]

Congrats on a job well done. Curiousity wise, did you measure the skull?

AZinAK

 

[AZ Ron]

Congrats on a job well done. Curiousity wise, did you measure the skull?

AZinAK

Thanks!

No, I never did measure the skull before dropping it off at the taxidermist. I should get the skull back in a few weeks.

 

[AZGUY]

Great bear! And even better friends for helping to pack it out!

 

[AZ Vince]

That's a real nice bear. Congrats!